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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark metal dagger with a long, pointed blade and a distinctive handle; handle has two long, thin prongs extending upwards; prongs connected by a horizontal bar; below the bar is a short section with a slight curve; blade is wide at the top and tapers to a point; blade features etched lines; small metal loop attached to the right side. Dagger (Katar)

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Cast iron
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
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